He crusades against the clutches of vendor-led computing and is know as the "father oof free computing". He founded the Free Software Foundation which was used to turn the open-source Linux operating system (pioneered by Linus Torvalds) into ... (more)
Performance Matters (more)
Performance Programme My plan and diary for keeping fit in 2025 will continue to be lower-key, with lots of local riding and the odd longer ride. 2025 targets Do a pre-ride of London-Edinburgh-London. Raise my metric Eddington Number ... (more)
Richardsons Timber Mill on Mill Rd, Edingthorpe: delivered 18 barrow-loads of logs (mixed), well-chopped, for £85. Soaking wet due to bad recent weather. (more)
Richardsons delivered a large load of very dry logs, mostly hardwood, on the agreed date, and I carted away 33 wheel-barrow loads; 1 of those was scraps. The cost was £155, so pretty good value. (more)
The Manor House A beautifully restored period building dating back to the end of the 19th century in a semi-rural setting on the edge of the village, which hosts a pub, a lovely church and post office. Double, twin or single rooms with ... (more)
How to be a Better Cyclist It's easier said than done on the subject of self-improvement, especially when it comes to physical development. Probably the greatest challenge is being content with little or no visible improvement for a long while ... (more)
Uncle Norman Swindells (1900-1986, uncle to Edie, brother to George). (more)
Wedding of Norman Swindells to Joan McNaughton, Dec. 1942 Camberwell. Norman is standing next to his shorter brother Stephen (in vicar's collar). At far left are George and Edie (man inbetween is?). To far right of Joan is probably her mother ... (more)
Manor Farmhouse Lovely 16th Century farmhouse and thatched barn, Aga cooking, dinner optional. The perfect rural retreat.. 2 Doubles + 1 double / twin en-suite in the barn. 1 Double / twin en-suite + 1 double with private bath in the ... (more)
The Manor House Hotel Set on the edge of the Mundesley Cliffs offering guests a relaxing holiday in a peaceful setting with a bracing climate. Double, twin and family rooms all en-suite. Families are offered, cots, high chair, early children ... (more)